How far is Buffalo, NY from Berkshire, NY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Berkshire, NY is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cayuga County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Berkshire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Berkshire.
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Start on Niagara Square
562 ft · 19 sec · Niagara Square
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Exit the rotary onto Court Street
809 ft · 27 sec · Court Street
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Continue on Lafayette Square
114 m · 18 sec · Lafayette Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1309 ft · 45 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Genesee Street
1429 ft · 49 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
80 m · 8 sec · Elm Street
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Take the exit straight toward NY 33 East
972 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Kensington Expressway
6.8 mi · 9 min · Kensington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East: Niagara Falls, Albany
1644 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
210.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2226 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Mindenville Road
1.1 km · 55 sec · Mindenville Road
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Turn right onto River Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2305 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mohawk Turnpike
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Turn left onto New Turnpike Road
9.6 mi · 15 min · New Turnpike Road
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Turn slight right onto State Highway 67
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on West Main Street
1892 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Cayadutta Street
1445 ft · 45 sec · Cayadutta Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West State Street
9 m · 5 sec · West State Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Avenue
1060 ft · 33 sec · Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto Water Street
1069 ft · 36 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Perry Street
2216 ft · 1 min · North Perry Street
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Turn straight onto Maplewood Avenue
916 ft · 32 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Collingwood Avenue
149 m · 16 sec · Collingwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Townsend Avenue
1425 ft · 49 sec · Townsend Avenue
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Turn left onto North Comrie Avenue
2969 ft · 56 sec · North Comrie Avenue
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
2.5 mi · 4 min · Adirondack Trail
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Turn right onto East Fulton Street Extension
1087 ft · 29 sec · East Fulton Street Extension
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Turn right onto Lake Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Lake Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Berkshire.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
211 mi · 04h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Berkshire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Berkshire?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 05h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weedsport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Buffalo and 125.4 miles from Berkshire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.8 miles (371.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.40 one way or $70.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Rain Showers Likely near Berkshire.
Stop Ideas Near Weedsport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weedsport.
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station
Rome station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Berkshire. Straight-line distance: 230.76 mi (371.37 km).
#1 Buffalo
The second most populous city in New York.
| Population | 254,479 |
| Coordinates | 42.8864500, -78.8783700 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Berkshire
City in Tioga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 43.0492400, -74.3190200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Berkshire (-74.31902, 43.04924)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $39.57 | $79.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $42.92 | $85.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $41.45 | $82.90 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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